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What are the commonly used valves

August 27, 2021

The valve is a pipeline accessory, used to open and close the pipeline and control the flow of fluid medium in the pipeline. The functions of the valve in the pipeline include cut-off, regulation, diversion, prevention of reverse flow, stabilization, diversion or overflow and pressure relief. There are many types of valves. As the control components of fluid control systems, from the simplest butterfly valves and gate valves to the various valves used in extremely complex automatic control systems, there are many varieties and specifications.

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Valves can be used to control the flow of various types of fluids, such as air, water, steam, various corrosive media, mud, oil, liquid metal, and radioactive media. The application range covers various industries. Although there are many types of valves, what are the commonly used valves? This article introduces you one by one:

There are five types of commonly used valves: butterfly valves, gate valves, check valves, ball valves, and stop valves.

Butterfly valve:
The butterfly valve, also known as the flap valve, is a simple and easy-to-use regulating valve. The butterfly plate in the body of the butterfly valve is the closing part of the valve, which is in the shape of a disc. The working principle is that the butterfly plate rotates around the valve shaft to realize the valve. Open and close, usually, the butterfly plate is driven by the valve stem and rotates 90° to complete one opening and closing, and achieve the purpose of interception. If you change the deflection angle of the butterfly plate, it can also be used as a flow control. Under normal circumstances, butterfly valves are often used for on-off control of low-pressure pipeline media.
Wafer butterfly valve and flange butterfly valve are the two connection forms of butterfly valve. The butterfly valve is suitable for making large-diameter valves, suitable for natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, city gas, cold and hot air, chemical smelting and power generation, environmental protection, building water supply and drainage, etc. It is used to regulate and cut off the flow of media on the pipelines that transport various corrosive and non-corrosive fluid media in the system.

gate valve:

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Gate valves are usually used for interception in pipeline systems. Its opening and closing parts are gates. The movement direction of the gate is perpendicular to the direction of the medium flow in the pipeline. The gate rises and the valve opens to realize the flow of the pipeline medium; the gate falls, The valve is closed, and the flow of the pipeline medium is cut off. The gate valve can only be fully opened or fully closed to cut off the flow of the medium, and cannot be used for adjustment and throttling. Therefore, the gate valve is generally used to keep the gate valve gate plate fully open and fully closed, and is used in a pipeline environment that does not need to be opened and closed frequently.
According to the structure of the gate, the gate valve can be divided into two types: wedge gate valve and parallel gate valve. Wedge gate valves can be divided into three types: single gate valve, double gate valve and elastic gate valve.

Check valve:
The check valve is also a list valve or check valve, which is an automatic valve, which

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means that the check valve works automatically and does not require manual operation. When the medium flows through the check valve, under the pressure impact of the fluid medium, the check valve The valve flap of the return valve opens automatically and the medium passes through; after the medium flow is cut off, the valve flap automatically closes under the force of its own spring device to prevent the medium from flowing back and backflow.
Check valves are only suitable for installation in pipelines where the medium flows in one direction. The main function is to prevent the medium from flowing backwards, to prevent the pump and drive motor from reversing, and to discharge the container medium.

Globe valve:
The globe valve, also known as the shut-off valve, is a forced-sealing valve. That is to say, unlike the automatic operation of a check valve, the shut-off valve must apply pressure to the disc when it is closed to force the sealing

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surface to not leak. When the medium enters the valve from below the disc, the flow direction changes, so the resistance that needs to be overcome to close the shut-off valve is the friction between the valve stem and the packing, as well as the thrust generated by the pressure of the medium, and the force to close the valve. The force is larger than that of opening the valve, so the diameter of the valve stem should be larger, otherwise the valve stem will bend failure. The flow resistance of the stop valve is higher than other valves.
The shut-off valve can be used to cut off the medium like a gate valve, but more often, people use the shut-off valve to adjust the flow.

Ball valve:
The ball valve evolved from the rotary valve. It is the same as the butterfly valve in that it also needs to be rotated 90 degrees to open and close. The difference is that the butterfly

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valve is a butterfly plate, and the cock of the ball valve is a sphere, with a circular through hole or channel passing through its axis.
The ball valve can cut off, distribute and change the flow direction of the medium in the pipeline, and only need to rotate 90 degrees and a small torque can be closed tightly. Therefore, the ball valve is most suitable for use as a switch and shut-off valve. At present, it has been widely used in petroleum refining, long-distance pipeline, chemical industry, papermaking and other industries.

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Precautions for installation and use of NRS gate valve

August 26, 2021

NRS gate valve means non-rising stem gate valve; RS gate valve means rising stem gate valve.

Gate valves can be divided into RS gate valves and NRS gate valves according to their appearance structure. This article mainly introduces the NRS gate valve. In the structure of the NRS gate valve, the stem nut is placed inside the valve body and fixed on the gate plate. Through the rotation of the valve stem, the valve stem nut drives the gate plate to move up and down to complete the opening and closing.

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The trapezoidal thread used in the drive of the concealed stem gate valve is located inside the valve body, so it is not affected by the external environment, but it is easily corroded by the medium circulating in the pipeline, and cannot be directly lubricated, which will damage the valve stem over time. Because the valve stem is located in the valve body, the opening degree of the concealed stem gate valve cannot be directly observed, and an indicator device is required.
The concealed stem gate valve requires a small operating space and is suitable for occasions with limited locations and dense pipelines, such as ships and underground pipelines. So what should be paid attention to during the installation and use of the concealed stem gate valve?
1. Before installation, you must carefully check the various standards of the concealed stem gate valve and whether the diameter meets the requirements for use; pay attention to the valve during transportation to avoid bumps. Before installing the concealed stem gate valve, remove the dirt in the valve body.
2. During installation, the concealed stem gate valve can be directly installed on the pipeline according to the connection method and installed according to the used position. Under normal circumstances, it can be installed at any position of the pipeline, but for future operation and maintenance considerations, choose an appropriate location for installation. The concealed stem gate valve should pay attention to the tightness during installation to prevent leakage and affect the normal operation of the pipeline.
3. The NRS gate valve should always be kept clean during use, and the transmission thread must be regularly lubricated. When a fault is found, it should be stopped immediately to find out the cause and clear the fault.
4. The concealed stem gate valve uses a hand wheel, do not use levers or other tools to avoid damaging the valve parts. Turn the handwheel clockwise to close, and vice versa to open. The dark stem gate valve should be used reasonably to ensure the correct use method and means.
5. The NRS gate valve stored for a long time should be checked regularly. The processing surface that is often

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exposed should be kept clean, cleaned of dirt, and stored neatly in a ventilated and dry place indoors. It is strictly forbidden to stack or store in the open air.

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What are the taboos when installing valves

August 25, 2021

The valve is an important component in the fluid pipeline, and it is also a relatively fragile pipeline control device. Installing a valve is a technical task. It seems easy. In fact, there are many details to pay attention to. If there are some contraindications when installing the valve, it is serious. It will cause immeasurable consequences. This article will explain this problem to help you install valves safely and produce safely.

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Taboos during valve installation
1. During winter construction, the valve shall be hydrostatically tested in a sub-zero temperature environment.
Possible consequences: due to the rapid freezing in the tube during the hydraulic test, the tube freezes.
The correct method: try to do a hydraulic test on the valve before the winter as soon as possible. After the pressure test, the water inside and outside the valve must be cleaned to prevent the valve from freezing and cracking in winter. If it is necessary to do a water pressure test in winter, it needs to be carried out indoors at a temperature above zero. Similarly, the water must be removed after the pressure test.

2. The sewage, rainwater, and condensate pipes for concealed installation are not subject to closed-water tests.
Possible consequences: Once there is a problem with the pipeline, it can not be found in time, and there will be water leakage, which will cause losses to the user.
The correct method: For concealed sewage, rainwater, condensate pipes, etc., closed water tests must be performed in strict accordance with the specifications to ensure that there is no leakage.

3. The flange of the butterfly valve can be replaced by the flange of the ordinary valve at will.
Possible consequences: Because the size of the flange of the butterfly valve is different from that of the ordinary valve, the disc of the butterfly valve is relatively large. If the inner diameter of the flange is too small, it will affect the opening and closing of the butterfly valve and cannot open normally , And eventually damage the valve. Measures: Correct method: Process and install the flange according to the actual size of the butterfly valve flange.

4. The valve installation method is wrong, for example, the installation direction is wrong, and the installation is not carried out in the direction indicated by the valve instruction.
Possible consequences: valve operation failure, difficult opening and closing, troublesome maintenance, leakage of valve body seal.
Correct method: When installing the valve, install it in strict accordance with the valve installation manual. After the installation is completed, check it against the manual.

5. The installed valves, specifications and models do not meet the design requirements.
Possible consequences: affect the normal use of the valve, or even damage the valve and cause losses.
The correct method: Before installing the valve, you must fully understand the working conditions and environment of the construction, and at the same time, you must be familiar with the application range of various valves, and select the valve model and specifications in strict accordance with the requirements of the working conditions.

6. Before installing the valve, the quality inspection of the valve was not carried out in accordance with the regulations.
Possible consequences: Failure to conduct quality inspection on valves, resulting in unqualified valves being installed on pipelines, increasing the possibility of pipeline leakage, and also increasing potential safety hazards in production.
Correct method: Before the valve is installed, the valve must be strictly inspected. The test should be 10% of the total number of valve products in each batch to ensure that the valve meets various national standards.

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Cleaning /Purge method of triple eccentric butterfly valve

August 23, 2021

As a new type of high-performance butterfly valve product, triple eccentric butterfly valve is widely used in heating, heating, gas supply, water supply pipeline and heating system of power station. After the triple eccentric butterfly valve is installed on the pipeline, it must be purged before work. After the butterfly valve and the pipeline are

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installed, purging is required. The purging is to clean the pipeline and prevent the medium in the pipeline from affecting the normal operation of the valve. . What are the purge methods for the triple eccentric butterfly valve?

There are three common purging methods for triple eccentric butterfly valves: water flushing, air purging, and steam purging. Let’s introduce them one by one below.

Water flushing method:
1. Use clean water when flushing valves and pipes with water.
2. When flushing, use the maximum flow rate, and the flow rate of the water flow is not less than 1.5m/S.
3. The valve and the drainage branch of the pipeline must be flushed.
4. Water rinsing should be carried out continuously, until the color and transparency of the drain outlet are basically the same as the inlet water from the naked eye, it is qualified.
5. After the valves and pipelines have been flushed with water, if they are not put into production temporarily, the water inside should be completely drained to keep the valve body and pipeline dry.

Air purging method:
1. Air purging uses a large container in a large compressor to perform intermittent purging of valves and pipes. The purging pressure cannot exceed the design pressure of the vessel and pipeline.
2. When purging oil-free pipelines, the gas must not contain oil.
3. After air purging the pipeline, you can paste a white cloth or white painted wooden target board on the pipeline exhaust port where the valve is installed to check whether the pipeline is cleaned. After blowing for a few minutes, there is no rust on the white cloth. Other sundries such as dust are qualified.

Method of steam purging:
1. During steam purging, a temporary pipeline should be installed, which should be installed in accordance with the technical requirements of the steam pipeline.
2. The steam pipeline is used for purging the valves and pipelines with a large flow of steam, and the flow rate of the steam is not less than 30m/s.
3. Before steam purging, the pipes should be warmed up and the water in the valves and pipes should be drained. The pipes should be warmed up, drained in time, and the thermal displacement of the pipes should be checked.
4. The steam purging should be carried out in a cycle, and the sequence is heating-cooling-reheating.

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Problems Existing in the Use of Triple Eccentric Butterfly Valves

August 20, 2021

The triple eccentric metal seated butterfly valve is a high-quality valve category with high reliability and a wide range of applications. The triple eccentric butterfly valve is composed of main components such as valve body, butterfly

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plate, valve stem, multi-layer metal sealing ring, shaft seal and drive mechanism. Its advantages are solid structure, good sealing performance, small torque, easy automatic control, etc. The triple eccentric butterfly valve is suitable for a variety of demanding working conditions, and has a wide range of applications in petroleum refining, natural gas extraction, chemical industry, power stations, metallurgy, and urban heating. However, things have two sides, and there are many problems in the use of the three-eccentric metal seated butterfly valve.
1. The butterfly plate of the triple eccentric butterfly valve is fixed with multiple layers of soft and hard stacked sealing rings. When the butterfly plate is in the open state, the circulating medium will directly wash the sealing surface. The soft sealing material in the metal sheet sandwich is in the long-term wash of the medium. It will directly affect the sealing performance of the valve.
2. The triple eccentric butterfly valve is not suitable for valves with a diameter smaller than DN200 because of its own structural constraints, the entire butterfly plate is very heavy and the flow resistance is very large.
3. The sealing between the butterfly plate sealing surface and the valve seat of the triple eccentric butterfly valve is to press the butterfly plate against the valve seat by the torque of the transmission device. When the medium in the pipeline is in a state of positive flow, the higher the pressure of the medium, the tighter the sealing and squeezing. But when the medium in the pipeline flows back, the pressure of the medium may cause seal leakage.
In order to solve the problems existing in the use of the triple eccentric butterfly valve, a high-performance triple eccentric two-way metal seated butterfly valve was developed. For the two-way sealing triple eccentric butterfly valve, the seat sealing ring is composed of multiple layers of stainless steel sheets on both sides of the soft T-shaped sealing ring. The sealing surface of the butterfly plate and the valve seat is an oblique cone structure, and then a high temperature and corrosion resistant alloy material is surfacing on the sealing surface of the oblique cone structure, and the spring fixed between the pressure plate of the adjusting ring and the adjusting bolt of the pressure plate are assembled together .
This special structure effectively compensates for the elastic deformation between the shaft sleeve of the triple eccentric butterfly valve and the valve body, and perfectly solves the problem that the triple eccentric butterfly valve is prone to leakage during the two-way interchangeable medium delivery process. The soft T-shaped sealing ring composed of multilayer stainless steel sheets on both sides not only has the advantages of a metal seated material, but also has the characteristics of a soft sealing material. Therefore, the three-eccentric butterfly valve with two-way sealing is suitable for both low temperature and high temperature conditions. Under the conditions, it can maintain excellent sealing performance.

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The role of check valve and installation matters

August 19, 2021

The check valve is an automatic valve that relies on the pressure of the flow of the medium to achieve the opening and closing of the valve flap. The check valve is mainly used to prevent the medium from flowing back and backflow, so it is also called a check valve, a one-way valve and so on. Check valve is a kind of automatic valve, its function is to prevent the back flow of the medium, prevent the pump and drive motor from reversing, as well as the release of the container medium. This article will explain the function of the check valve and the precautions for installation.

The role of the check valve

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The check valve is mainly used in the pump water supply system to prevent the impact of the high-pressure water backflow on the pump impeller. When the water pump in the water supply system of the water pump suddenly stops running, the pressure in the pump disappears instantly, and the high-pressure water connected to the outlet of the water pump will flow back to the water pump in the reverse direction. After the non-return valve installed at the outlet of the water pump has no medium pressure, it will be closed immediately to prevent the high-pressure water from flowing back to the pump in the reverse direction.
Imagine if there is no check valve installed at the outlet of the water pump, high-pressure water flows back to the water pump in the reverse direction, and the impeller of the water pump reverses under the impact of the high-pressure water. Under the impact of high-pressure water, the impeller may loosen or damage the impeller or other parts in a serious situation. When the pump runs again, the loose or damaged impeller can also fly out, bringing huge safety hazards to the production work.
The check valve in the hot water system is used to prevent hot water from flowing back into the pipeline. If the check valve is not installed, the hot water will flow back, which may scald the pipeline and even hurt people.

Precautions for check valve installation
1. The check valve is a one-way valve, so the installation position, height, and direction of inlet and outlet must meet the design requirements, and the direction of medium flow should be consistent with the direction of the arrow marked on the valve body.
2. Check the appearance before installing the check valve. The nameplate of the valve should meet the requirements of the current national standard “General Valve Marking” GB 12220. It can be used after all standards are qualified.
3. Do not allow the check valve in the pipeline to bear weight, especially the large check valve, which should have an independent support and not be affected by the pressure generated by the pipeline.

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Factors Affecting the Operation and Use of resilient seated Butterfly Valves

August 18, 2021

Butterfly valves are classified according to the sealing material, which can be divided into resilient seated butterfly valves and hard-sealed butterfly valves. There is a big difference in the scope of use between the two. The sealing pair of the resilient seated butterfly valve is composed of two parts. One side of the sealing pair is made of metal hard

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material and the other side is non-metal soft material. This combination makes the resilient seated butterfly valve have good sealing performance and can achieve zero leakage. However, compared with hard-sealed butterfly valves, resilient seated butterfly valves are not suitable for high temperature environments.

The resilient seated butterfly valve is small in size, light in weight, and has good sealing performance. It is responsible for switching on and off and controlling fluid flow in the pipeline system. It has a very wide range of applications in petroleum, chemical, metallurgical, and municipal construction industries.

The connection method of resilient seated butterfly valve is flange type and wafer type. In the process of operating and using resilient seated butterfly valve, some situations are often encountered. Let’s take a look at the factors that affect the operation and use of resilient seated butterfly valve.

In the valve market, rubber and PTFE are the most commonly used sealing materials for resilient seated butterfly valves. These sealing materials can maximize the sealing performance of resilient seatedbutterfly valves, regardless of whether it is a liquid or a gas medium. Zero leakage. However, because of the limitations of the structural characteristics of these sealing materials, the resilient seated butterfly valve cannot be used in high temperature, high pressure and high-wear circulation pipelines. If any of the above conditions appears in the pipeline, the resilient seated butterfly valve will malfunction and damage.
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The sealing ring of the resilient seated butterfly valve is fixed on the valve plate. When the butterfly plate of the butterfly valve is in the open position, the fluid medium in the pipeline will flush the sealing surface of the butterfly valve positively. Under the long-term erosion and corrosion of the fluid medium, the resilient seated material will wear out over time, which will affect the sealing performance of the resilient seated butterfly valve and cause leakage.

The factors that affect the operation of the resilient seated butterfly valve are the above two points. After the operator understands this information, he must pay attention to the use of the resilient seated butterfly valve, master the correct operation method of the resilient seated butterfly valve, and regularly perform maintenance and repairs to maximize the resilient seated butterfly valve Play a role and serve our industrial production.

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Applicable occasions and application conditions of butterfly valves

August 17, 2021

At present, the butterfly valve has become the most widely used valve in the application field. Many people are not very familiar with the applicable occasions of butterfly valves. This article will take you to understand the applicable occasions and application conditions of butterfly valves, so that you have a better understanding of butterfly valves.
When the valve plate of the butterfly valve is opened and closed, there is wiping property between the butterfly plate and the valve seat, so the butterfly valve can be used in the flowing medium pipeline with suspended solid particles, according to the strength of the seal. It can also be used in powder and granular flowing medium pipelines.

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The structure length and overall height of the butterfly valve are not large, and the opening and closing speed is very fast. When the butterfly valve is fully opened, only the butterfly plate in the valve body is the only resistance to the flow of the medium, so the fluid resistance of the butterfly valve is also very small. Between 15° and 70°, sensitive flow control can be performed. Therefore, according to the structure principle of the butterfly valve, the butterfly valve is most suitable for making large-diameter valves.

Specifically, the application occasions of butterfly valves are as follows:
1. In the pipeline that requires throttling, adjustment and control of flow;
2. In the working environment of mud medium and medium containing solid particles;
3. In occasions requiring short valve structure length;
4. In occasions requiring fast opening and closing speed;
5. In occasions where the pressure difference is small.

The butterfly valve can also be used under the following conditions:
1. In the case of two-position adjustment, narrowing passage, low noise, cavitation and vaporization, a small amount of leakage to the atmosphere, and abrasive media, butterfly valves can be used.
2. Under special working conditions, throttling adjustment or strict sealing requirements, or severe abrasion, low temperature and other working conditions require the use of three-eccentric or double-eccentric special butterfly valves with metal sealing belts.

The above is an introduction to the applicable occasions and application conditions of the butterfly valve. I hope to provide you with help in the use of the butterfly valve. Tanghai Valve is a high-quality butterfly valve manufacturer. If you have a need for butterfly valves, look for the brand of Tanghai Valve.

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Introduction to basic knowledge of gate valve

August 16, 2021

The gate valve is one of the important pipe fittings in the pipeline for conveying fluid media. The gate valve is mainly used for cutting off the medium. It can only be fully opened or fully opened, and cannot be used for flow adjustment. Its opening and closing part is a gate. The movement direction of the gate is perpendicular to the direction of the fluid. The gate has two sealing surfaces. When the gate valve is closed, the sealing surface of the gate can be pressed to the other side only by the pressure of the medium. The valve seat is sealed, which is self-sealing. Most gate valves are forcibly sealed, that is, when the valve is closed, it needs to rely on the external force of the medium to force the gate to the valve seat to ensure the tightness of the sealing surface.

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The gate valve has a wide range of uses, and has applications in petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, metallurgical, electric power, water conservancy, urban construction, fire protection, coal and other industries. Gate valve is also a valve with distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of gate valve
1. After the gate valve is opened, the medium channel inside the valve body is straight, without any obstruction, and the flow resistance is very small.
2. When opening and closing, the movement direction of the gate valve is perpendicular to the flow direction of the medium, the pressure is small, and the opening and closing is labor-saving.
3. The height of the gate valve is large, so the opening and closing time is longer, and water hammer is not easy to occur.
4. The two sides of the gate valve channel are symmetrical, and the medium can flow in any direction on both sides, so the installation of the gate valve is very convenient.
5. The length of the structure is short, the manufacturing process is good, and the scope of application is wide.

Disadvantages of gate valve
1. The sealing surface of the gate valve is very easy to wear, which affects the service life of the valve, and it is troublesome to maintain.
2. The structure of the gate valve is more complicated, and it is also troublesome to process, especially the sealing surface on the gate seat is not easy to process, and there are many parts, so the price is more expensive.
3. The overall size is large, a certain amount of space is required for opening, and the opening and closing time is long.

Precautions for installation and use of gate valve
1. Handwheels, handles and transmission mechanisms are not allowed to be used for lifting, and collisions are strictly prohibited.
2. The double sluice gate valve should be installed vertically, that is, with the hand wheel facing upwards.
3. The gate valve with bypass valve should be opened before opening, the purpose is to balance the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet.
4. The gate valve with transmission mechanism should be installed strictly in accordance with the product manual.
5. If the gate valve is switched frequently, lubricate at least once a month.
6. The gate valve is not suitable for regulating or throttling.

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Installation and Maintenance of Butterfly Valve

August 13, 2021

The butterfly valve has become one of the most widely used valves. Although it is only a small part on the fluid pipeline, it has a very large effect. The installation and maintenance of butterfly valves is a science. The correct installation of butterfly valves is the first step to ensure the normal operation of the pipeline, and subsequent maintenance has a positive effect on prolonging the service life of butterfly valves and reducing production costs. This article will talk about the installation and maintenance of butterfly valves for you.

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The working principle of butterfly valve
The working principle of the butterfly valve is that the valve stem drives the rotation of the butterfly plate to complete the opening and closing, and the rotation angle is 90°; changing the deflection angle of the butterfly plate can control the flow of the medium. Common butterfly valves include wafer butterfly valves and flange butterfly valves. Wafer type butterfly valve uses double-head bolts to connect the valve between two pipeline flanges. Flange type butterfly valve has flanges on the valve, and bolts are used to connect the flanges at both ends of the valve to the pipeline flanges. Butterfly valve allows fluid speed: liquid ≤ 4.5 m/s, gas ≤ 20 m/s.

Installation direction and position of butterfly valve

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Butterfly valves generally have no direction requirements. If required, it should be determined according to the rotation angle of the butterfly valve and the working principle of the pneumatic actuator. The best position of the valve installed on the horizontal pipeline is vertical installation, and vertical downward is not allowed. The valve installation position must be easy to operate; timely installation is temporarily difficult, and the operator must also consider the long-term work of the operator. It is best to keep the valve hand wheel flush with the chest, generally 1.2 meters away from the operating floor, so that it is easier to open and close the valve. The handwheel of the floor valve should be upward, not tilted. For valves that lean against the wall against the equipment, leave room for the operator to stand on. It is necessary to avoid operating from the sky, especially acid-base, toxic media, etc., otherwise it is very unsafe.

Maintenance work of butterfly valve
When maintaining the butterfly valve, pay attention to whether there is water in the pneumatic actuator mechanism. In the wet season, the accumulation of water in the air compressor tank makes the transmission mechanism or the transmission shaft sleeve rust, and the accumulation of water in the air compressor tank in the cold winter weather enters the pneumatic actuator mechanism and freezes, causing aerodynamics. When the actuator is operated, the torque is too large, which damages the transmission components and cannot be operated manually; if the actuator is operated forcibly, the internal parts of the actuator will also be damaged. During maintenance, the discharge valve in the air compressor tank should be opened from time to time and the internal water should be taken out. For butterfly valves with hand wheels, open the turbine box cover to check whether the lubricating oil is normal within 6 months of operation, and keep a proper amount of lubricating oil.

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